It’s commonly known that
the first three months of the year are a downer. After the Holiday rush we get back to normality and
often get a case of winter blues because of the freezing temperatures
and super short days. It’s tough to face winter especially for those like me who love natural
light, but ever since I started using 'my winter blues busters', I’ve been feeling
pretty motivated to face the cold days in the best way possible. Also, another
awesome way to make the next 3 months more enjoyable is the little things that
don’t take much time or effort but mean a lot on the long run.
So after reading
Bethany's list of ideas on how she makes her ordinary days feel just a little more...romantic
or sassy, I decided to use some of her tips and add a few of my own to keep it together till April. So next
time you feel like your day is going nowhere, do one of the things below and I
promise it will feel like a special treat that transforms your mood in the right direction.

- Wear more lipstick, preferably red, even if you are just
watching telly at home or going for a quick lunch. It will make you feel much
more put together and snazzy.
- Take 15 minutes to brew your French Press in the morning at home instead
of cueing at the café for a take out. Your kitchen will smell amazing, you will enjoy
the ‘me time’ and soon enough you'll realize how meditative the whole process
truly is.
- Clean your house to Audiobook. Bethany says that listening to audiobooks made
her enjoy cleaning and weirdly she was looking forward to it instead of dreading
it.
- If you are cooking daily, create a little cooking playlist to keep you
inspired and happy.
- Drink more wine. Balazs and I love to treat ourselves to a
glass of cheap vino every few nights.
- Keep some of your favourite
Christmas lights up all year around. I have a string of white lights in my office area
hanging just above the door and they really make the room feel cozy, especially
during the dark and windy afternoons.
- Remember when we talked about fresh flowers? Treat
yourself to just one every week and you'll see how happy they will make you feel.
- Use an extra dose of your favourite fabric softener on your sweaters.
There is that magical moment when you put your sweater on and the scent and softness
makes the moment really cozy.
- Wear funky socks and foxy underwear. I don’t know why, but no matter what I
wear on top, if I have a pair of dashing knickers on, I feel
pretty sexy in no time. And socks will add that unexpected cheery vibe to your day each
time you look down:)
Try it!
Darlings, would you try any of those little tricks this season? What are the little things that mean a lot to you? xo

Those are some wonderful tips and without even knowing I am already doing some of them, like the Christmas lights, the French press, the fabric softener, the lipstick and of course the wine! Happy Tuesday and stay warm, love xxx

i don't get the winter blues because I adore winter.I get summer blues cause it is so stinkin' hot here.I miss the exact things that you list as blues, dark afternoons and windy days. But I love a great pair of socks blues or no blues they are an instant pick me up. I hope your next three months are full of sunshine and cheery days Amy